Morning Minutes: Jan. 3

Word of the Day, Website of the Day, Number to Know, This Day in History, Today’s Featured Birthday and Daily Quote.

Word of the Day

Yips YIPS (noun) A state of nervous tension affecting an athlete (as a golfer) in the performance of a crucial action - www.merriam-webster.com

Website of the Day

J.R.R. Tolkien
www.tolkienestate.com

To celebrate the birthday of author J.R.R. Tolkien (he was born Jan. 3, 1892), head to this official website of the estate of Tolkien. At last check, the site was undergoing a renovation, but it still has lots of information about the author and his works. Any fan of Middle-earth will find much to please them.